Summary
Zardax word processor is an Apple II software program, introduced in 1983.
Zardax was developed in Queensland, Australia, and was the very first word processor used in the Queensland Department of Primary Industries. The donor used it while Registrar of Cattle Branding. It was given to the donor by the program's developer.
Part of a representative collection of hardware, software, trade literature and promotional material that documents the history of the Apple company, and its contribution to, and impact on the computer industry and society.
Physical Description
A plastic ring binder with approximately 173 pages, two plastic end pouches with two 5 1/4 inch floppy disks, notes on attached materials, a business card of Donor, , service information and warranty sheet and an order form and a licence registration post card
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Collection Names
The Apple Company Collection, Internet Macintosh User Group (iMug) Collection
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Peter Newland, 22 Nov 2006
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Manufacturer
Computer solutions, Mount Gravatt, Queensland, Australia, 1983
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Format
Magnetic carrier, Floppy disk, 5¼ inch
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Inscriptions
Plastic Binder: Zardaz Registered Word Processor II Computer Solutions PO Box 397 Mt Gravatt Q 4122 Australia Publishers of Zardax Software. Disk1: Program Disk Zardax Word processor II ©1984 ProDOS ©1983 -84 Apple Computer Inc. Disk2: Datalife generic disk, content unknown.
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Overall Dimensions
260 mm (Length), 200 mm (Width), 40 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Computer Software, Computers, Computing, Word Processing Software
